Education: San Francisco State University, majored in Biology and Nutrition, graduated in 1993; University of California Davis Veterinary School graduate of 2001; completed rotating internship and internal medicine residency at VCA Encina Animal Hospital

Professional Interests: Internal medicine and cardiology

Personal Interests: Outdoor and sporting activities

Professional Organizations: ACVIM, AVMA, AAHA, CVMA, CCVMA

"I chose veterinary medicine because I love working with pets and their families. Internal medicine is like a puzzle, many pieces fit together to reveal what we can do to best help the pet."